The reason people visit Fraser Island is clear, as it offers beaches, romance, hiking, and family-friendly activities.
The freshwater lakes are a major attraction for visitors coming to Fraser Island. Lake MacKenzie with its calm crystal blue waters and white sands is especially popular, and usually draws a crowd midday during peak season. Near the lake there is also a pleasant walking trail along Wanggoolba Creek. Lake Wabby is green-colored lake inhabited by freshwater turtles and catfish, and is another common place for swimming, just a 30 minute walk from the beach.
The beach itself is also a prime location for swimming, beachside activities, and experiencing some of its many unique features. The Champagne Pools, for example, are rock pools named for their froth that provide a safe place to bathe in the seawater. Eli Creek, also along the main beach, is a freshwater current where visitors can float or walk along its boardwalk. And then there is the Maheno shipwreck a retired passenger steamer that was blown ashore in 1935 and was even used for target practice by Australian Airforce during World War II.
As far as views go, one of the best is Indian Head, a rocky outcrop at the northern end of the main beach. Visitors climb to the top for a panoramic overlook of the beach and the ocean, sometimes spotting sharks, rays, turtles, and dolphins down below. The Pinnacles or Cathedrals are also very scenic, exhibiting ribbons of colorful sandstone in its cliffs.
The best way to experience Fraser Island is to camp on the beach or at one of the inlet campgrounds and hire a 4WD for the visit. This method allows visitors to explore at their leisure. Other activities on the island include swimming along the beach, lakes, freshwaters pools, and creeks, wandering the boardwalks and nature trails, wildlife watching, eco tours, scuba, and snorkeling.
Activities from Hervey Bay consist of nature and wildlife tours, fishing charter and tours, dolphin and whale watching, eco tours, watersports like waterski and jet ski, parasailing and paragliding, horseback riding tours, and air tours, amongst others.
Beaches:
Many visitors come to Fraser Island to relax at the beach. The idyllic beaches really are paradise. The water is blue, the sand white, and the rainforest feels undiscovered. The most famous beach is Seventy-Five Mile Beach, but other beautiful spots include Eli Creek, Lake Wabby, and the Champagne Pools (the only oceanfront spot where you can swim).
Hiking:
Don't miss out on the wonderful hiking opportunities around Fraser Island. There are many stunning hikes on the island and many visitors choose to camp during their visit. It's possible to organize a group hike with a guide as well, which is recommended as it is the safer option.
A nice way to explore destinations in Fraser Island is with local tours that last just a few hours. This way you can see as much as possible in an efficient way with knowledgable guides. Prices vary by the type of activity or tour, the dates, and the size of the group. Here are a few of the highest rated tours by previous visitors:
- 2 Hours Hervey Bay Funset Cruise for $51 details
- Hervey Bay: Half Day Whale watching & Island Stop Tour for $106 details
- Remote K'gari (Fraser Island) & Whale Experience for $166 details